Sonex Simple Automatic canopy safety latch

[John Monnett]

Here is a simple canopy safety latch I installed on Red One that automatically locks when the canopy is closed and can be opened from the out side.
https://youtu.be/gfkmYaDLOyk
More to come...

[aschlem77]

Thanks

[Dave Wolfe]

Very nice!

[John Monnett]

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Here are some more images of the latch:

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Figure it out or Sonex will provide parts and install instructions.

[jowens]

Thanks, John!!

[DCASonex]

Thank you John. I modified the design avoided the notch in the A series canopy, and eliminated the loose part for lock, but your idea is readily adaptable to mine and will do so.

Thanks again.

David A. #1327

[John Monnett]

Please do not bother Sonex for details or instructions...they do not have them yet. I will add more details on this list as well as a solution for legacy Sonex canopies and eventually on the Sonex site.

[Friesen5]

Any update on this canopy latch?
Has someone made a similar latch and is willing to share dimensions?
Mine is a Sonex A with the plans latch system using the pin.

Mervin Friesen
Sonex 122
Jab 2200
480 hours

[Murray Parr]

Any update on this canopy latch?
Has someone made a similar latch and is willing to share dimensions?
Mine is a Sonex A with the plans latch system using the pin.

Mervin Friesen
Sonex 122
Jab 2200
480 hours

I made one and it works very well. I don't have any dimensions as I just studied the pictures and made one that looks the same dimensions.